In this episode, we begin with an update on MG’s knee surgery and how recovery is progressing. We also share our thoughts on the IFBB Fit Model division and explore the realities of competing for multiple back-to-back weeks or seasons. Next, we dive into giving your coach constructive feedback, the impact of too much cardio and overtraining on muscle loss, and why balance is key. And for a fun twist, Scotty reveals the secret behind his hair gel! We finish with exciting details about our upcoming podcast gym meet-up. Tune in for a mix of insights, advice, and good vibes!
Q&As:
✳️Update on MGs Knee Surgury
✳️IFBB Fit Model Division Thoughts
✳️Competing for Multiple Back to Back Weeks
✳️Competing Back to Back Seasons
✳️Giving a Coach Constructive Feedback
✳️Too Much Cardio and Muscle Loss
✳️Over-Training and Muscle Loss
✳️Scotty's Hair Gel
✳️Podcast Gym Meetup
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In this episode, we start with updates on coaching, life, our Christmas plans, and some NBA chatter. Then, we dive into the science: Is L-Glutamine or L-Carnitine worth it? Should you really worry about sugar? We also discuss the optimal timing for your pre-workout shake and what to expect from your coach during the offseason versus competition prep. Later, we tackle female HRT for low testosterone and how to restore healthy levels post-show. Finally, we share plans for an exciting podcast gym meet-up.

Q&As:

✳️General Updates on Coaching, Life, NBA
✳️L-Glutamine YAY or NAY
✳️L-Carnitine YAY or NAY
✳️Should we worry about Sugar
✳️Expectation of our Coach in Offseason
✳️Low Testosterone Female HRT
✳️Podcast Gym Meet Up

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MT back from China and tells us the incredible experience he had running the show, judging, the quality of athletes, amazing production, and how every athlete was blood tested. Next we get into questions covering favourtie training styles, when to have creatine, and if L-Carnitine is worth it. Then move to discussing how to bridge between competing in two seasons, the fact there's PRO cards in Winter Season B, and what our favourite season is to compete in. We finish by discussing if training volume and intensity should change during comp prep.

Q&As:

✳️NBA China Show
✳️China Athlete Village
✳️Blood Testing Athletes
✳️Lessons from Judging
✳️Favourite Training Style
✳️Creatine Pre or Post Workoout
✳️L-Carnitine Yay or Nay
✳️Competing in 2 Seasons
✳️PRO Cards in Winter Season B
✳️Favourite Season to Compete
✳️Adjust Training Volume in Prep

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We are back from Bali and we discuss our experience at the NBA show and TMG Retreat, and that MT is going to China for an NBA collaboration with SCNB federation. We talk through organising the season calendar and date clashes with other federations. Then discuss the IFBB Natural Rules and what they consider as a natural athlete, and the testing the are required to administer. Scott then gives everyone his Cream of Rice recipe, we talk the difference between Recovery or Reverse phase, changes in appetite post comp, and the rules around giving an NBA Master's PRO Card. Then we move into the topic of being burnt out from following the bodybuilding lifestyle, should you prep if you're dreading it, and has a client ever lied about their weight gain. We end of how to setup having a coach work under you.

Q&As:

✳️BALI experience
✳️NBA in China
✳️Date Clashes with Feds
✳️IFBB Natty Rules
✳️COR recipe
✳️Recovery vs Reverse Phase
✳️Appetite Post Comp
✳️NBA Masters PRO Cards
✳️Bodybuilding Lifestyle Burn Out
✳️Not Excited for Comp Prep
✳️Clients Lied about Weight Gain
✳️Coaching Contracts

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This episode was recorded live at the TMG Retreat in Bali. We kick off by reflecting on the first every NBA Bali show, the athlete village experience, and how grateful we are for all the support. We then discuss the incredible time we’ve had on the TMG Retreat in Bali, and how we are already looking forward to the get one! Discuss how it can look if Presidents are sitting on the judges table talking to judges, and how the ICN Pro Card rules have swapped and change at World titles with more cards being awarded than Nationals. We move onto discussing the guilt that some feel eating off plan meals in the Recovery Phase, and if food focus will eventually reduce post comp. We finish off by discussing high vs low reps, tracking water intake, hands down back pose in fitness, and what is the optimal surplus for growth.

Q&As:

✳️NBA BALI Show
✳️TMG Retreat
✳️Presidents on Judges Table
✳️ICN PRO Cards Rules at Worlds
✳️Food Guilt in Recovery Phase
✳️Reducing Food Focus
✳️High or Low Reps
✳️Tracking Water in Food
✳️NBA Fitness Hands Down Back Pose
✳️Optimal Surplus for Growth

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We debrief on what was an epic two day NBA Nationals event with the best PRO and Amateur athletes in the country battling it out on stage! PRO Cards were earnt, Undisputed PRO Champions were crowned, and a lot of great friendships and memories were made. Incredibly grateful and humbled by everyones support and we can't wait to bring home our season finale in BALI on Sunday 27th October.

We kick off by reflecting on a big NBA NSW, great success at ICN VICs and the level of respect we have for Tony and Patricia on running an amazing show under very difficult circumstances. We discuss the difference in the judging across the states and how it will all come together at Nationals. This weekend there's going to be epic lineups at the biggest NBA Nationals ever and how hard it will be to judge. We change to talking about drug cheats and how we do everything we can to catch them, discuss deloads and devolumes, picking categories, and how much we are looking forward to running our second physique retreat in Bali on 28th Oct!

Q&As:

✳️NBA NSW
✳️ICN VICS
✳️Judging for Nationals
✳️NBA Nationals
✳️Epic Line Ups
✳️Judging Scorecards
✳️Relationships with the Sport
✳️Catching Drug Cheats
✳️Take The Time To Grow
✳️Calorie During Deload in Fat Loss
✳️Deload or Devolume
✳️Picking a Category
✳️Each State is Different
✳️Aus Head Judge to Control the Look
✳️TMG Bali Retreat 28th Oct

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We kick off by reviewing the season to date, all the shows we've been a part of, the experiences that we've had and the amazing people we have met. We discuss public negativity that was directed at us, the disappointment, feds thinking they own athletes, and the incredible support we received. Then cover how MG's team dominated a show, how does Scotty use carb gels on show day to peak athletes, and how to work towards getting a PRO Card.

Excited to have Rich Collins on the podcast! We kick things off by exploring his journey from a competitive basketball player to becoming one of the top coaches in the country after moving to Perth. We discuss his rivalry-turned-friendship with Scotty and how his experience as an elite athlete shaped his coaching philosophies. Rich also shares the story behind the black tiles he posts on social media, where he uses words to craft thought-provoking messages. We wrap up with a deep dive into coaching athletes post-competition, focusing on making them process-driven rather than outcome-focused.

Absolute pleasure to have Ben Wortley on the podcast! PRO Natural Bodybuilding, Top Coach, Dad, Husband, and one of the best ambassadors of the sport. We talk through his incredible journey as a bodybuilder and coach, get his thoughts on the evolution of the bodybuilding in Australia, rivalries, federations, and what's next!